How do I convince my landlord to let me get a pitbull?

Here are some basic steps to follow to be successful in your quest:

1. Don’t give up the search too soon.
2. Be honest.
3. Take your clean, housebroken, well behaved dog to meet potential landlords.
4. Train your dog.
5. Crate train your dog.
6. Create a “resume” binder.
7. Offer to pay an additional deposit.
8. Get renter’s insurance.

How do you get around apartment dog breed restrictions?

What can I do if my dog is banned from an apartment complex?

1. Request a pet interview. If the breed restrictions are in place by a landlord (not an insurance company), there’s still hope!
2. Create dog resumes.
3. Provide references.
4. Gather vet records.
5. Create a video.
6. Offer to pay pet rent.
7. Secure renters insurance.

Can I live in an apartment with a pitbull?

Many apartment complexes—especially those owned by large property management companies—have size, weight, and breed restrictions. (As a pit bull parent, you can probably guess how I feel about breed restrictions.) But big-dog-friendly apartments do exist, so don’t give up!

Can Pitbull live in flats?

The show dog version of the American Pit Bull Terrier is more dog-friendly than his cousin. As long as he gets adequate exercise, he is a good apartment dog.

What dog breeds do most apartments not allow?

Here’s a list of the most commonly banned breeds:

• German shepherds.
• Pit bull terriers.
• Cane corsos.
• Rottweilers.
• Staffordshire terriers.
• Akitas.
• Mastiffs.
• Great Danes.

Should you have a pitbull in an apartment?

California’s laws on service dogs do not reference breed. The law prohibits denying a person with disabilities equal access to housing accommodations, other than renting a room in a single-family home. California law does not set specific requirements for owners of pit bulls.

What kind of dog can I say my pitbull is?

Also, the term “pit bull” is often used to refer to many breeds of terriers: American pit bull, the bull, the American Staffordshire, and the Staffordshire bull terriers.

Is it cruel to have a big dog in an apartment?

Some large dogs, typically herding and sporting breeds, were developed to work constantly, and it’s more difficult to keep them happy in a small apartment. The bottom line is this: Apartment living is not cruel, even for a big dog, and if the dog and the owner both seem happy, I’d be guessing they are happy, indeed.

Are pit bulls good apartment dogs?

Pit Bulls can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. Pit Bull Trivia: Some people believe that Pit Bulls are identical to what Bulldogs were in the past. Teddy Roosevelt owned Pit Bulls.

Can you adopt a Pitbull from a shelter?

Sample Adoption Application Pit bulls are wonderful family pets. Shelters and rescues should make every effort to place pit bulls in loving, stable homes with responsible owners. While our recommendations here and throughout the website may appear to be breed specific, many of these guidelines may be used for responsibly placing dogs of any breed.

Where can I adopt a pitbull terrier mix?

The American Pit Bull Terrier and Pit Bull mixes are frequently available for adoption at PAWS. In fact some Pit Bulls and mixes of the breed often account for 20 percent or more of the dogs available for adoption at area shelters.

Do Pitbulls make good family pets?

A Pit Bull that receives attention, firm training, and thorough socialization makes a wonderful family guardian that is trustworthy with children. Pit Bulls need committed, experienced owners that exude leadership. Pit Bulls excel at high level obedience with proper training.